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Legal responsibility for reporting adverse effects and misuse of medications
SupportGPT ™ module
Learning outcomes > resource
On completion of this subject guide, you should be able to:
Report an adverse drug event > https://www.ebs.tga.gov.au/ebs/ADRS/ADRSRepo.nsf?OpenDatabase
Recall how and which prescribed drugs are misused in Australia > http://www.australianprescriber.com/magazine/37/3/79/81
Seek assistance concerning a patient whom is misusing medications > https://www.tmml.com.au/assets/files/mental-health-reources/ddu-tips-prescribing.pdf
Recall the legal requirements for prescribing Schedule 8 drugs > http://www.health.qld.gov.au/persistentpain/docs/ddu_reg_req.pdf
Points for discussion
How do you negotiate prescribing to patients of other doctors in your practice?
What are the barriers to reporting an adverse drug event in general practice?
How do you manage a patient you suspect is drug seeking in your practice?
